Greg W.
Yelp
Boston Burger company is famous for its excess, but underneath all of the show and gaudy menu items there is a rock solid foundation for American fare is it should be done.
I'm not one for loaded fries, 1k+ calorie shakes, or burgers with more than say... 4 toppings (I'm a burger purist). That big, flashy, calorie-bomb is Boston Burger's focus, and while I can appreciate that kind of stance it is not something that I was in the mood for during our visit.
For me, I'm a keep it simple: bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, onion, pickle, mayo (on side), and ketchup (on side). That is how I measure a burger place, not how many toppings can be piled on to hide potentially subpar execution of the actual menu item. So, I had a simple cheeseburger as described above with their seasoned fries on the side.
Everything we ordered and got was as expected, for the price point. It was a good meal, nothing blew us away but there was also nothing to complain about (hence the 3 star "OK" rating). The fries were crisp, and the burger was done well (not well done :P), and the toppings were fresh and crisp. It fell on the spectrum between my experience (same order) of Red Robin and Zinburger, putting it on par with say a Wahlburgers experience which is nothing bad if that is what you are looking for.
At the end of the day - under all the show, glitz, flash, and excess Boston Burger has a great foundation for everything on their menu. I would not say it is the best burger/shake you will ever have, but you shouldn't leave disappointed at the price point. I will return to have my typical burger and a side of fries if I'm in the mood (and area), but I wouldn't go out of my way or make a special trip for what they specialize in.